B-LINE
Enclosures
SERIES
WWTEST
Quick-Connect method vs. traditional
wireway connector time study
Tests conclude the B-Line series Quick-Connect method is the efficient
choice to help increase hinge cover wireway installation productivity.
Testing methods
RSMeans data was collected to
determine the installation time.
Number of installers required to
install various sizes of traditional
wireway were determined.
Time studies were conducted
to determine the time required
to install hinge cover wireway
utilizing the Quick-Connect
method.
Quick-Connect Method
Traditional Wireway Connection
Time chart*
Number of Minutes
50
48
42
40
32
30
24
19.8
20
10
0
27
16
10.3
12
4"x4"
12.7
6"x6"
8"x8" 10"x10" 12"x12"
Wireway Sizes
Quick-Connect
Method**
* “Electrical Cost Data” RSMeans
Traditional Wireway
Connection*
Savings calculation using Quick-Connect
wireway systems
Labor
$/Piece
Labor
% Savings+
10.3
14.2
1.70
170
25.4
20.6
6.60
660
39.6
17.5
8.40
840
54.0
15.6
10.00
1000
84.0
12.5
12.00
1200
Savings
$/Piece
Savings
$/100 Pieces
+ The time saved using the Quick-Connect method was subtracted from the
RSMeans data.The savings in % labor, ($) per piece, and ($) per hundred pieces
was calculated to provide an estimate of total installed cost savings.
** RSMeans Number of Installers:
4" x 4" = 1 installer, all other
sizes noted = 2 installers.
Eaton
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Cleveland, OH 44122
United States
Eaton.com
B-Line Division
509 West Monroe Street
Highland, IL 62249
United States
Phone: 800-851-7415
www.cooperbline.com/enclosures
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Publication No. SA301006EN
December 2015 WWTEST
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